Monthly Archives: May 2015

See original release here HALIFAX, Nova Scotia – May 28, 2015 – Densitas Inc. announced today it has received 13485:2003 certification from the International Standards Organization (ISO). This ISO standard specifies the requirements for comprehensive quality management systems for the design and manufacture of medical devices. Densitas is an early stage start up company that…

See full LINK magazine edition for original article Worldwide, one diabetic patient every three hours loses a limb because of a chronic wound. According to the World Health Organization 80 percent of these amputations are preventable. Health Outcomes Worldwide has developed an application –how2trak® – that coaches healthcare providers through the best practice guidelines for…

See original story Nova Scotia’s Exporter of the Year for 2015 is Acadian Seaplants Ltd. The Dartmouth-based company received the honour at the 31st annual Export Achievement Awards in Halifax Thursday afternoon. Founded in 1981, the firm processes seaweed-based products and exports to more than 80 countries around the world. With facilities in Cornwallis, Yarmouth and…

We want to congratulate members Ascenta Health on their acquisition by U.S. based Nature’s Way. Ascenta Health began as a small Dartmouth based start-up in 2003 and through hard work and innovation have become a lead manufacturer of omega-3 health supplements. The acquisition highlights the success of our industry as we continue to attract…

Nine Nova Scotia companies will be honored May 21 for their success in exporting at the 31st annual Export Achievement Awards. See original article here Acadian Seaplants at Cornwallis Park is among businesses from across the province being recognized, and one will receive the Exporter of the Year award. “On behalf of the government, I…

$1.5 million for subsidies for new hires for biotech businesses Read more at BioTalent.ca OTTAWA, April 29, 2015 – Canadian bio-economy businesses can look forward to additional federal support as BioTalent Canada’s highly successful wage subsidy program, “Career Focus” has been extended another year with an additional $1.5 million for subsidies for new hires for…